Meetresultaat

Meetresultaat is a Dutch term meaning the outcome or result obtained from a measurement. It refers to the numerical value or qualitative result produced by an instrument, sensor, or measurement procedure, typically presented with its unit and context. The term is used across scientific, technological, and administrative settings and is distinguished from theoretical values or calculated estimates.

A complete meetresultaat usually includes several elements: the measured value, the unit, and an indication of uncertainty or confidence interval; the measurement method and instrument; the date and time of measurement; the location and environmental conditions; and information about calibration and traceability to standards. Clear documentation ensures the result is interpretable and comparable.

Common domains include laboratory science and engineering, quality control in manufacturing, environmental monitoring, and sports timing where results are recorded as race times or distances. In data reporting systems, a meetresultaat may be stored with metadata and linked to an measurement protocol or standard reference, enabling traceability and auditability.

Interpretation of a meetresultaat requires attention to measurement uncertainty, instrument resolution, bias, and potential systematic errors. Results may be rounded or subjected to statistical analysis, especially when used in decision making or reporting to regulatory bodies.